Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Malia McArtor has dark hair, wearing a light green t-shirt with floral designs and a patterned backpack, smiles and gives a thumbs-up while standing outdoors in front of a hilly, brush-covered landscape with some flowering plants visible.

Malia McArtor, V26

Malia McArtor has dark hair, wearing a light green t-shirt with floral designs and a patterned backpack, smiles and gives a thumbs-up while standing outdoors in front of a hilly, brush-covered landscape with some flowering plants visible.

Biography

California
M.S. in Conservation Medicine ‘26
Environmental Public Health and Biology, emphasis in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation
University of Washington

Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
I chose to pursue an MS in Conservation Medicine because I am passionate about the interconnectedness of ecosystem and human health, and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine has the resources to strengthen my understanding in the field.

What are your interests and/or experience relative to conservation medicine?
Most of my research background revolves around the built environment influencing urban ecology and public health with birds and rodents in Seattle.

What are your career goals after completing the program?
After completing the MCM program, I will continue to work in research and furthering my education.